Chamberlain: Asian support proves Gunners' size

The 18-year-old England international will visit Malaysia, China and Hong Kong as part of the North London club's pre-season preparation

"When I first came to Arsenal [the size of the club's support] was one of the most surprising things for me," Oxlade-Chamberlain told Arsenal's official website.

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Gary Parkinson is a freelance writer, editor, trainer, muso, singer, actor and coach. He spent 14 years at FourFourTwo as the Global Digital Editor and continues to regularly contribute to the magazine and website, including major features on Euro 96, Subbuteo, Robert Maxwell and the inside story of Liverpool's 1990 title win. He is also a Bolton Wanderers fan.